I developed much of my skills riding motocross for about 6 years as a young teen before I got into streetbikes...I think that has saved me a bunch of times during my 50 something year riding career...I actually started on mini bikes at about age 9. I think many riders jumping on big street bikes as their first ride are making a big mistake.
The best place for curve practice is getting on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The speed limit is lower and plenty of practice in a more controlled environment. And as bad as I hate saying it, going up and down Beech Mtn. is great switchback training. It’s so steep and has so many switchbacks it’s ridiculous but after a day of white knuckling it you’ve got it down pat.
I had a guy tell me he had to lay his motorcycle down. He totaled his motorcycle by crashing himself to avoid a crash. I don’t get why people believe this kind of stuff.
If there are any negative comments on any of your videos, that person should not be riding, your videos made me a much better rider,at my practice sessions, more than once I was asked if I used to be a motorcycle cop(motor officer) taking my age into consideration,(70) I refer them to ride like a pro.
Would love to see data on the number of folks with bikes who actually ride them to any degree. IMHO and experience, not many vs. the number of titled. I’m an ~10k per year guy. Local and distance. I practice something every time I’m out. More u ride, more u encounter bad situations. Less u ride, probably less u believe u need practice. Human nature. 🙏 Ride safe.
I can do tight 270’s on switchbacks, u-turns on narrow roads etc, but put me in front of cones and I can’t take my eyes off of them!!! I need to take a motorman class!
IMHO the most important skill, bar none to learn, is emergency braking (aka threshold braking) followed by two swerves to avoid the threat and stay on the road. Most accidents I have seen, the rider fails to brake effectively and/or does nothing to avoid the threat. Cone exercises can help with both.
Great Jerry, Reminders of these crucial skills cannot be repeated too often! 👍 I forward your short videos to people I know will not watch more than 5 minutes at the time. -Thanks!
I'm looking now at taking some more training, maybe wait until Fall when the weather cools off a little. There's no such thing as too much training. No such thing as knowing how to ride too well. Oh - Jerry, awhile back you mentioned a "Let's Roll" lift in one of your videos. I got one of those recently and man, I love it. It was a little pricey but I can't deny that it works perfectly. It makes cleaning whitewalls much much easier. So thanks for telling us about it.
I have to say, I've been riding over 40 years. I've never taken your class, although I want to. Your not in my area. Just using classroom technique I've learned alot. Especially the friction Zone and low speed turning. Were are your courses in NY.?
I have over 1k FREE videos on my channel here. I just posted a video on taking off on a hill, etc. Everything you ask is here, all you have to do is watch my videos over the last 15 years.
@@daveporter6091 You are always counter steering on single track vehicles. However, I call low speed turns handlebar steering since everyone recognizes that they are turning the bars at low speeds and don't realize they are actually counter steering.
More sage advice from Motorman! Speaking of riding skills, have you seen the Motorman for the Little Rock PD chasing down a pick-up truck? If not, I'm pretty certain you'll enjoy it. What the beast on the bike says to the perp at the end of the pursuit was the icing on the cake. czcams.com/video/mxMpPWnQb90/video.html
Training should never stop!
Tnx, Motorman
I developed much of my skills riding motocross for about 6 years as a young teen before I got into streetbikes...I think that has saved me a bunch of times during my 50 something year riding career...I actually started on mini bikes at about age 9. I think many riders jumping on big street bikes as their first ride are making a big mistake.
This is life-saving stuff Jerry .
The best place for curve practice is getting on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The speed limit is lower and plenty of practice in a more controlled environment. And as bad as I hate saying it, going up and down Beech Mtn. is great switchback training. It’s so steep and has so many switchbacks it’s ridiculous but after a day of white knuckling it you’ve got it down pat.
One of the best to do it. Taught me so much through these videos. Keept me on the road. Thanks!
I had a guy tell me he had to lay his motorcycle down. He totaled his motorcycle by crashing himself to avoid a crash. I don’t get why people believe this kind of stuff.
Jerry I’ve used Dairyland for decades from my early years on Triumphs and now my Harley Davidson they have great rates
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If there are any negative comments on any of your videos, that person should not be riding, your videos made me a much better rider,at my practice sessions, more than once I was asked if I used to be a motorcycle cop(motor officer) taking my age into consideration,(70) I refer them to ride like a pro.
Another great video! Hope you and Mrs. Motorman have a blessed day!
Would love to see data on the number of folks with bikes who actually ride them to any degree.
IMHO and experience, not many vs. the number of titled.
I’m an ~10k per year guy. Local and distance.
I practice something every time I’m out.
More u ride, more u encounter bad situations.
Less u ride, probably less u believe u need practice. Human nature.
🙏
Ride safe.
I'm with you on that, 14k miles year round regardless of weather. Safe Travels!
I can do tight 270’s on switchbacks, u-turns on narrow roads etc, but put me in front of cones and I can’t take my eyes off of them!!! I need to take a motorman class!
Pure truth from you again.........Never, never, never, QUIT TRAINING!! Thanks again Jerry, God Bless🙏
IMHO the most important skill, bar none to learn, is emergency braking (aka threshold braking) followed by two swerves to avoid the threat and stay on the road. Most accidents I have seen, the rider fails to brake effectively and/or does nothing to avoid the threat. Cone exercises can help with both.
Motorman you’re the best! If I had your skills and confidence I would identify as 6’8. I’m already 6’2 😁 💪💥
Thanks 😊
Great Jerry,
Reminders of these crucial skills cannot be repeated too often! 👍
I forward your short videos to people I know will not watch more than 5 minutes at the time. -Thanks!
Great advise and video
I just took the ride like a pro NJ course and these exercises were my favorite...
I'm looking now at taking some more training, maybe wait until Fall when the weather cools off a little. There's no such thing as too much training. No such thing as knowing how to ride too well.
Oh - Jerry, awhile back you mentioned a "Let's Roll" lift in one of your videos. I got one of those recently and man, I love it. It was a little pricey but I can't deny that it works perfectly. It makes cleaning whitewalls much much easier. So thanks for telling us about it.
Weather Queen.😂
@@user-fk2mp5xh4s uhhyep!
You make it sound simple, and it is AFTER practicing. Like you said. TY
You’ll learn more skills from this man in a single afternoon…
You da man, motormouth!
Jerry, do you have affiliates possibly in south Texas?
I have to say, I've been riding over 40 years. I've never taken your class, although I want to. Your not in my area. Just using classroom technique I've learned alot. Especially the friction Zone and low speed turning. Were are your courses in NY.?
www.ridelikeaprony.com
...........I HAD TO LAY IT DOWN. !
Translation,,**I f@#&ed up
More advice on how to ride a Street Glider and how to park them and how to ride them on a steep hill.
I have over 1k FREE videos on my channel here. I just posted a video on taking off on a hill, etc. Everything you ask is here, all you have to do is watch my videos over the last 15 years.
@@motorman857 Thanks! I'll check it out.
Jerry, do you have any videos on riding with a side car? I'm considering getting a new HD with one.
Sorry, but no.
@motorman857 Thats unfortunate. Thank you for replying.
🦅🏁🦅
is it possible tight turns with a cb750 chopper
Here ya go czcams.com/video/wiekf-STSk4/video.html
How fast are the riders going in each of the cone weaves?
10 to 15 mph
@@motorman857 counter steering?
@@daveporter6091 You are always counter steering on single track vehicles. However, I call low speed turns handlebar steering since everyone recognizes that they are turning the bars at low speeds and don't realize they are actually counter steering.
You are correct, Motorman!! A kung fu master never stops training his skills.......why should motorcyclists??!
More sage advice from Motorman! Speaking of riding skills, have you seen the Motorman for the Little Rock PD chasing down a pick-up truck? If not, I'm pretty certain you'll enjoy it. What the beast on the bike says to the perp at the end of the pursuit was the icing on the cake.
czcams.com/video/mxMpPWnQb90/video.html
Go take a class you don't know what you don't know😮